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PS22246 - An exploration of changes to the cost of research in UK research performing organisations - ITQ

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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08 Oct 2022 at 19:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy has recently awarded a contract for the research consultancy services project titled "PS22246 - An exploration of changes to the cost of research in UK research performing organisations - ITQ". The tender involved exploring the changing costs of research in UK universities and UKRI-funded research institutes. The tender deadline for bid submission was 16th September 2022, and the contract period is scheduled to run from 24th October 2022 to 31st March 2023. The total contract value is £47,900 GBP.

This awarded research consultancy services project by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the field of market and economic research to engage in a critical study evaluating research cost dynamics. Businesses well-suited to compete in this tender are those with expertise in developing methodologies for analysing research costs and trends over time. The project aims to provide UKRI with deeper insights into the financial aspects of research funding and the broader implications on future R&D capabilities within the UK innovation system.

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Notice Title

PS22246 - An exploration of changes to the cost of research in UK research performing organisations - ITQ

Notice Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Friday 16th September 2022 at 11:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. Context The UK's research and innovation system tackles national and global challenges, supports economic growth, productivity and cultural richness, and fosters private R&D investment. In order to remain sustainable, our research and innovation system must be able to meet present R&D needs without depleting its ability to meet future needs (as set out in the Government's R&D roadmap, Plan for Growth and Innovation Strategy). Achieving this requires sufficient financial inputs as well as a critical mass of talent and capability, a thriving research environment, and action to address environmental sustainability. However, as the Government advances its plans to make the UK a science superpower and increase public spending on R&D, research-performing organisations are reporting financial pressures associated with covering long-term costs and investing in the underpinning capability needed to respond quickly to new opportunities and priorities, and research leaders have expressed concern that the costs of research are rising faster than inflation. Aim The aim of this study is to develop and demonstrate a methodological approach that will enable UKRI to better understand the underlying costs of research, how these costs are changing over time, and the drivers behind the observed trends. It will provide robust evidence (quantitative data and qualitative analysis) of the drivers of change and the extent to which the costs of research have changed over the past 10 years. Bidders should develop a proposal that outlines a robust methodology that would support an exploration of the changing costs of research in UK universities and UKRI-funded research institutes. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Supplier Attachments tab within the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal please use the link https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ and follow the instructions to register as a supplier. If you are already registered on the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/. Once you are logged into the system you will be able to locate the Procurement you wish to leave a bid on by clicking the ITTs Open to All Suppliers and searching for the reference number PS22246 Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations that apply to this opportunity. Responses must be received by the date and time in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Jaggaer eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered by the Contracting Authority further for this opportunity. Interested organisations should ensure that they allow a sufficiency of time, prior to the deadline to allow all sections to be completed in full and any attachments to be uploaded. As a user of the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Jaggaer messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you, as well as other messages and updates in relation to any specific tender event. Please note that any and all information secured outside of the messaging service, shall have no merit or worth and should not be relied upon by any organisation submitting a tender response. Please note it is your organisations responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. The Contracting Authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and under no circumstances as part of your organisations participation in this opportunity, will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by any organisation as a result. If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a contract with any successful organisation(s), this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of your organisation in doing so. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8f3e2a7-5bbf-4429-943b-dc53bd94cac1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
16 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KNOW CONSULTING LIMITIED

Further Information

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